Infrastructure: Africa's roads, power, waste and stadiums

Across Africa, infrastructure shapes how people work, travel, and live. This tag gathers the latest reporting on roads, rail, energy, water, waste systems, telecoms and public buildings. You’ll find clear updates on policy moves, project milestones, funding deals, and local impacts — not dense analysis but practical facts you can use.

We cover transport links that matter. Read about stadiums hosting major events, new road and rail plans that cut travel times, and how airports and ports are being upgraded. For example, our CHAN 2024 Group A coverage highlights Nairobi’s stadiums and match schedules while showing how sporting venues boost local business. When a rail or road project opens, expect stories about jobs, delays, and how communities change.

Energy and utilities get tight focus. Follow stories on grid upgrades, renewables and power outages so you know what affects your business and home. We report on electrification drives and solar projects that go from planning to construction, plus how funding or politics change timelines. That helps entrepreneurs, planners and everyday people understand real costs and benefits.

Waste and sanitation are part of the picture. Kenya’s new color‑coded waste sorting rules are a great example of how policy and infrastructure meet daily life. We explain what the rules mean for households, how collection works, and where recycling facilities fit in. Those practical details show who wins, who pays, and where problems can appear.

Want quick reads that matter? Use the filters at the top of this tag page to sort by recent projects, policy updates, or local impact. Click headlines to see maps, timelines and who’s paying. We flag major donors, contractors and government departments so you can track accountability. If a story affects travel, tickets, or major events, we mark it clearly so you won’t miss travel advice or match-day changes.

How to follow ongoing projects: bookmark stories you care about, turn on alerts, or follow our social feeds for quick updates. When a project stalls or changes route, we keep a running timeline so readers see what changed and why. If you work in construction, logistics, public policy or simply commute daily, these timelines help you plan.

Want to contribute? Send tips, photos or local updates. We verify before publishing, but on-the-ground info helps us spot problems and successes early. Infrastructure stories are about people as much as pipes and roads — they show how planning affects real lives.

Recent highlights

Top reads include the Kenya waste sorting plan, stadium and match coverage from Nairobi, and local reports on stadium capacity and attendance challenges. Each article links to documents, official statements and community reaction so you get a full picture.

How we report

We focus on clear facts, timelines and immediate impact. No jargon. No guessing. Just the details you need to understand what’s changing and how it affects you.

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14 Aug
Nairobi Minister Pledges to Restore Progressive Urban Development Measures
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The Minister for Nairobi Metropolitan Services, Badi, plans to reinstate progressive urban development and infrastructure provisions. These measures, previously halted, aim to promote sustainable and equitable urban planning. Badi emphasizes community involvement, transparency, and accountability in shaping the city's future.

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